HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2010 Amending Chapter 14 of the Code relating to AnimalsCity of West University Place
Harris County, Texas
ORDINANCE NO. 2010
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS; AMENDING CHAPTER 14, ANIMALS,
ARTICLE III, DOGS AND CATS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS BY AMENDING SECTIONS 14-
72 AND 14 -76 AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 14 -89 FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ALLOWING VETERINARY FACILITIES TO OPERATE WITHIN THE CITY.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. Chapter 14, Animals, Article III, Dogs & Cats of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of West University Place, Texas is amended by the amendment
of existing Sections 14 -72 and 14 -76 and the adoption of a new Section 14 -89 to read
as set out in Appendix A, attached hereto. All other portions of Chapter 14 of the Code
of Ordinances not specifically amended hereby remain in full force and effect.
Section 2. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this
Ordinance are repealed to the extent of the conflict only.
Section 3. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other
part of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall
ever be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction,
neither the remainder of this Ordinance, nor the application of such word, phrase,
clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this Ordinance to any other
persons or circumstances, shall be affected thereby.
Section 4. The City Council officially finds, determines and declares that a
sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at which
this Ordinance was discussed, considered or acted upon was given in the manner
required by the Texas Open Meetings Act, as amended, and that each such meeting
has been open to the public as required by law at all times during such discussion,
consideration and action. The City Council ratifies, approves and confirms such notices
and the contents and posting thereof.
Section S. This Ordinance takes effect immediately upon its passage and
adoption on second reading.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON FIRST READING on the 22nd day
of June 2015.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON SECOND READING, AND
SIGNED, on the 27th day of July 2015.
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City Secretary Mayor
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City Manager
Approved as to legal form:
City Attorney
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Appendix "A"
New Language shown by underline
Sec. 14 -72. - Maximum number on premises.
(e) This section does not apply to a veterinary facility permitted by Section 14 -89.
Sec. 14 -76. - Dog kennels prohibited; defined.
It shall be unlawful for any person within the city to keep, establish, maintain or otherwise
engage in a dog kennel or the business of a dog kennel, For the purpose of this section, a "dog
kennel" is defined as any parcel of land or premises whereon or wherein four or more dogs over the
age of six months are kept or maintained for any purpose whatsoever. This section does not apply to
a veterinary facility permitted by Section 14 -89
Sec. 14 -89. — Veterinary Facility.
a. Definition. For the purpose of this section a "veterinary facility" is defined as a premises
with less than 6,000 sq. ft. of interior area that performs medically related procedures and activities
on cats dogs and /or other animals under the supervision of a licensed veterinary professional.
b. Permitted Activities. A veterinary facility is permitted to keep and maintain animals at any
time provided i) they are receiving medical treatment ii) they are within the interior walls of the
facility, except when they are being walked on a leash one at time on the portion of the facility's
property which does not face and is not located adjacent to residential property or residential streets,
iii) the interior area is air conditioned iv) the interior area is soundproofed so barking can't be heard
beyond the facility's property line v) no adverse odors are detectible beyond the facility's propert y
line and vi) the facility is otherwise in compliance with all municipal ordinances.
c. Buffervard. A veterinary facility shall have a 30 foot buffervard from a SF District.
Buffervard shall not be used for any purpose associated with the care of animals such as dog
walking. Mechanical equipment, emergency back -up power and other equipment necessary for the
facility shall be allowed.
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